Disneyland Resort Archives

Entertainment and More Inspired by Dia de los Muertos and Coco Coming to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time

August 10, 2018

With fall fast approaching, Disneyland announced new experiences coming to both parks to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. At Disney’s California Adventure park, “Coco” will be celebrated at the Plaza de la Familia. This limited-time festivity will be taking over the Paradise Gardens. Over at the Memory Wall, families can use the interactive exhibit to make memories of … Read more

9 Best Things to Do in Disneyland with Preschoolers

August 9, 2018

Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but when you’re dealing with particularly young children, it’s not always easy to make everyone happy. With rides like the Incredicoaster or Mission: Breakout! popping up, it seems that Disneyland is moving more towards a big kid haven. With the impending closure of A Bug’s Land, it … Read more

Weathering a Crowded Summer Day at DCA: Lessons Learned from Pixar Pier Premiere

August 6, 2018

Disneyland is crowded. This has become a universal reality. It is unfortunate, virtually unavoidable, and has become sadly consistent. When a new or newly refurbished land, attraction, or rose-gold gift dispensary opens over an already impacted summer weekend, the resort can reach capacity. As can guest frustration. The recent Disney California Adventure Pixar Pier premiere on … Read more

Eight Underrated Experiences to Get You Out Of a Disneyland Rut

August 6, 2018

Everyone has their Disneyland favorites. Personally, I try to always ride Haunted Mansion and see Fantasmic! But those that visit frequently often get into Disneyland ruts, because we don’t branch out. I’m certainly guilty of it! What we need to do is stop walking past underrated attractions, and instead stop and experience them! Here are … Read more

Another Disney Dilemma: I Am Invisible to Automatic Paper Towel Dispensers

August 5, 2018

Comedian Demetri Martin claims he has a super power that makes him invisible to bartenders. I personally admit when I approach a bar in any group or competitive situation, it is exceedingly rare that I turn out to be the most attractive or attention seizing person. I wouldn’t call it a power that I possess. … Read more

Every Disney Fan Needs this Disneyland Vehicles LEGO Idea For Their Collection

August 4, 2018

This LEGO Idea features five different Disneyland vehicles, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Peter Pan’s Flight. The set would be a massive, 1,150 piece set with five different vehicles and five minifigs. Here’s how the creator describes the project: Discover and built five authentic vehicles of Disneyland park. For this project I chose the best … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Halloween 2018 Pins Released, First to Feature New Backer Cards and Disney Pin Trading Logo

August 4, 2018

I know it’s only August 4th, but the Halloween season will be kicking into gear in just two weeks at the Walt Disney World Resort (and September 7th at the Disneyland Resort). With the start of the season upon us, new Halloween merchandise for 2018 has started to arrive at Disney Parks. The following pins … Read more

The 9 Best Sweet Treats at Disneyland To Make You Drool

August 3, 2018

For those of us with a massive sweet tooth, is there really any place better to be than Disneyland? Ice cream shops on every corner, giant doughnuts and churros at every stand, and super sweet slushes and shakes available all year round. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by choices, so I’ve made down a list … Read more

Remember… Dreams Come True Fireworks Spectacular Will Return to Disneyland September 7th

August 3, 2018

According to the Disneyland website, beginning Friday, September 7th, the beloved nighttime fireworks spectacular “Remember… Dreams Come True” will return to the skies above Disneyland Park on weekends. With the ending of Pixar Fest on September 3rd, we assumed that the “Together Forever” fireworks show will be going away forever. It was unknown which … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland’s Parade History is Showcased in Amazing Murals – Part 2

August 2, 2018

[Editor’s note: This is part two of a guest post by artist and former Disneyland Cast Member Sam Carter. The story and images below showcase the final section of the Disneyland Parade Timeline Mural that Sam painted on the walls of N-19, the backstage Parades building, between 2001-2003. This final section honors the Disneyland Resort’s … Read more

Disney is Developing a “Moving Floor” to Enhance the Feeling of Walking in Virtual Reality

August 2, 2018

According to a patent that was filed today, Disney is developing a “moving floor” technology. The patent has three different solutions for creating the sensation of walking infinitely in a finite area. First off, the patent suggests using a vibration technology that will create more or less friction to the user’s feet. This will allow … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland’s Parade History is Showcased in Amazing Murals – Part 1

August 1, 2018

[Editor’s note: This is part one of a guest post by artist and former Disneyland Cast Member Sam Carter. The story and images below showcase a mural Sam painted on the walls of N-19, the backstage Parades building, between 2001-2003. WDWNT.com is pleased to bring you this unique look at the history of Disneyland’s parades … Read more

PHOTOS: New Marvel Iron Man Light Up Bubble Gauntlet at Disneyland, Disney World

July 31, 2018

Marvel Iron Man Light Up Bubble Maker in Downtown Disney

Bubble wand meets pop culture icon in the latest Disneyland souvenir. Truly a collectible for all ages, this new Iron Man Light Up Bubble Gauntlet is a shinny testament to merchandising done the Disney way. Nostalgic adults, teens, and kids keen on the franchise will be drawn in because Marvel. Meanwhile, even kids not terribly … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey & Friends Parking Structure Construction Shows Significant Progress

July 30, 2018

Sorely-needed construction on the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure expansion is proceeding rather aggressively at the Disneyland Resort. A company renowned for getting things done, Disney is wasting little time with the new project, which will significantly expand the capacity of its already massive parking facility. What was once the rather underutilized Pinocchio surface lot, … Read more

A Very Disney Dilemma: Foul Play on Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters

July 29, 2018

Disneyland Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at night

My girlfriend is a cheater. We had it all. Love. Respect. A deep and abiding shared enthusiasm for Disney. Then came the day we rode Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters together, for the first time, and I realized everything we had was built on lies. It all started as a friendly wager. We are fans of … Read more

PHOTOS: Major Changes Have Begun at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Ahead of Tropical Hideaway’s Opening at Disneyland Park

July 29, 2018

Work has begun at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland Park to reconfigure the Enchanted Garden to accommodate a wheelchair accessible ramp. The work is related to larger changes brought about by the upcoming Tropical Hideaway restaurant next door in Adventureland. The left side (Main Street U.S.A. side) of the Enchanted Garden is currently … Read more